Director - Communications & Media Relations
Eastern Washington University - Cheney, Washington, United States, 99004Work at Eastern Washington University
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Eastern Washington University (EWU) is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for the position of
Director of Communications and Media Relations . This key position, located within the Advancement division and reporting to the Associate Vice President for University Relations, serves as the university’s chief communications and public information officer as well as its primary media relations contact. The Director plays a crucial role in communicating EWU’s mission, vision, and values, working within an environment that highly values cross-divisional collaboration.Responsibilities include:Manage all external communications as it relates to news releases, media relations and public relations efforts for Eastern Washington University.Serve as primary university spokesperson.Oversee the development of proactive public relations and media relations initiatives that clearly communicate and advance Eastern’s mission/vision in traditional and new media.Perform media tracking and provide regular reports to leadership.Partner with the administration, the colleges, and advancement staff on internal and external messaging and communications.Foster and maintain constructive relationships with internal staff, including visiting with faculty, staff, and students at all of Eastern’s campuses on a regular basis.Build relationships with community partners, such as the University District, to enhance EWU’s brand image.Supervise issues management and emergency communications for the university; responsible for the communication and training for EWU crisis communication protocol.Collaborate with key campus constituents as part of the Emergency Response Team.Support the writing of key speeches, talking points, and communications for university administrators that enhance the external image of the university.Oversee the distribution of Dean’s List and scholarship announcements to hometown newspapers.Supervise the development of relevant content for various campus information channels such as EWU 24/7, social media platforms, and the university website.Manage the production of major external, pillar communication pieces such as Eastern Magazine.In partnership with university divisions and development, execute the development of alumni and donor communications pieces.Collaborate with the Marketing Director on various university initiatives, paid advertising materials, and general marketing & communication issues.Manage EWU Experts Directory, highlighting faculty and staff who are experts in diverse subjects and current affairs.Make recommendations to the Director of Marketing and AVP of Strategic Communications & Marketing on ways to improve existing programs that enhance EWU’s correspondence and communications.Attend all EWU Board of Trustees meetings.Consult on college, department, or organizational projects.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or Journalism required.Minimum of ten (10) years writing/editing experience required, preferably with a media or public relations focus.Experience writing communications using original or innovative techniques or styles to include articles, newsletters or other business-related, special interest pieces.Leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, and/or developing employees.Strong ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.Strong interpersonal skills required, including maintaining positive relationships and excellent customer service skills.Ability to read, analyze and interpret data and understand and communicate complex and diverse information.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations exercising flexibility and sound judgement in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrated interest, ability, and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility, and/or diversity.This position is exempt and full-time, with a salary range of $80,631 (minimum) up to $112,887, depending on education, experience, and skills. EWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, and more. For additional information regarding insurance benefits, please see our
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.EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.
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